News for 'human-resources-developement'

Cabinet Secretariat returns draft bill for reserva

Cabinet Secretariat returns draft bill for reserva

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Official sources said though there was no problem with the proposal, it was felt that since the election process was on such a major measure would violate the model code of conduct.

Mandal Redux

Mandal Redux

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

When flood victims rescued Union minister

When flood victims rescued Union minister

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The Union minister, along with some others, was on way to Thalwara in Hayaghat block when the engine of the motorboat fell silent and the vessel was being swept downstream by the strong current.

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Also: Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship.

TCS to employ 13,500 this year

TCS to employ 13,500 this year

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Over 6,500 would be recruited through campus recruitment.

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The Union Human Resources Development minister had said that the RSS was involved in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Parl passes bill on minority edu institutions

Parl passes bill on minority edu institutions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The amended bill envisages giving the right to Minority Educational Institutions to seek affiliation to any university of their choice subject to rules, ordinances and acts of these universities.

RSS threatens to sue Arjun Singh

RSS threatens to sue Arjun Singh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

The Union human resource development minister allegedly held the RSS responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Why Chidambaram won't get home

Why Chidambaram won't get home

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Bill to endorse Indian engineers abroad

Bill to endorse Indian engineers abroad

Rediff.com28 May 2005

The human resource development ministry is slated to introduce a bill in the monsoon session of the Parliament to provide for an internationally acceptable certification for Indian engineers.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

India, France to boost tourism

India, France to boost tourism

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

In a major boost to tourism, India and France, which is one of the top tourist generating markets for the country, on Monday signed an agreement to promote each other's destinations and share market research for the purpose.

What will the fees at IIMs now be?

What will the fees at IIMs now be?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

"Though, for a student, receiving a master's degree is no less than any prestigious award. But on October 19, (the Convocation Day) I Sameer Gojwari won't accept it," said the student.

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Govt, IIMs to meet on Feb 1

Govt, IIMs to meet on Feb 1

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh has convened the meeting of directors of all IIMs to discuss issues relating to, among other things, autonomy and measures to further strengthen the institutions.

IIMs can go abroad, if...

IIMs can go abroad, if...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

In an apparent softening of his stand, Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday said the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management

Does India need more IIMs?

Does India need more IIMs?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Do you agree with the government? Or should IIMs be allowed to go overseas? Do you think India needs IIMs? Tell us.

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Japan to give Pakistan $100 mn

Japan to give Pakistan $100 mn

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The loan being extended on concessionary terms will have an interest rate of 1.3 per cent with repayment period of 30 years including a grace period of 10 years.

What saffronisation? asks Joshi

What saffronisation? asks Joshi

Rediff.com25 May 2004

'The education system had been revamped and modernised by incorporating human values, the duties of the citizens towards the nation, awareness about ecology,' the former HRD minister said.

HRD ministry may see a 'purge'

HRD ministry may see a 'purge'

Rediff.com21 May 2004

New IITs: A report card

New IITs: A report card

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Weaver weaves his way to UNESCO Prize

Weaver weaves his way to UNESCO Prize

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The award jury appreciated Das for the very fine weaving and detailed patterns of the 'Kula' basket, traditionally used during marriages," the statement said.

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The World Intellectual Property Organistion (Wipo)'s Worldwide Academy on Saturday urged the Indian industries to invest heavily in human resource development in the field of intellectual property.

Over 2600 schools in Bihar have no buildings

Over 2600 schools in Bihar have no buildings

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

22,413 rooms in schools are in a dilapidated condition, in need of extensive repair.

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Architecture students, please note!

Architecture students, please note!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

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Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

Why the IIT-JEE pattern was changed

Why the IIT-JEE pattern was changed

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The IIT-JEE reforms introduced by the human resources development ministry have sparked a national debate in India.

Reservation to be implemented in 'one go': Arjun

Reservation to be implemented in 'one go': Arjun

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The minister said the quota will be applied to existing number of seats in all centrally aided educational institutes.

Bill against domestic violence passed

Bill against domestic violence passed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

The bill also empowers a magistrate to pass protection orders in favour of an aggrieved person.

Mid-day meal scheme may cover 5.5 cr more children

Mid-day meal scheme may cover 5.5 cr more children

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The human resource development ministry plans to extend the mid-day meal scheme to children in the upper primary classes in the next financial year.

BJP, VHP discuss Babri case

BJP, VHP discuss Babri case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

New BJP President L K Advani could not attend due to other urgent engagements

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The new system will consider the university or college as one unit, instead of treating department or subject as one unit.

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

A UGC panel has recommended that words such as 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' be dropped from the BHU and the AMU.

$2.5 bn World Bank loan for India this year

$2.5 bn World Bank loan for India this year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

World Bank is expected to extend $2.5 billion loans to India this fiscal, which is lower than the targeted $3 billion annually during 2004-07.

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship at St Anthony's College, Oxford, is worth £ 24,536.